Octopus tank

[tranvictor]

Originally Posted by bassman

Here are a few more.

1st one is a shot of the lid from above. It has a trap door and a section with screen for fresh air.

2nd one the return nozzle showing the screen wrapped around it.

3rd one is a shot from the front showing both the return nozzle and strainer.

4th one is the strainer from the side wrapped in screen.

Thanks Bassman, those pics are a great help. Where did you pick up the nylon screen? The critter won't be able to bite through that? So the tank must be drilled, without an overflow box (for ease of placing mesh screens).

Vic

[bassman]

You are welcome.

I bought the screen at Home Depot.

I don't think you would ever have to worry about an Octopus biting through it. They don't really have teeth, they have a beak. You could always double up the screen too but I don't think you will need to worry about it.

The tank doesn't have to be drilled it just makes things easier. You can use an overflow box if you want it's just harder to be seal off. Many people have used overflow boxes and cannister filters. As long as you seal off every single gap you shouldn't have a problem.